LOCAL CALENDAR

THURSDAY, AUG. 23

MUSIC: Friends in Music, a Community Band for all ages,ability levels, and instruments including strings, meets weekly Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Long and McQuade, Alymer St. Contact: friendsinmusic.ca or via Facebook.

LAKEFIELD FARMERS MARKET: Lakefield Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parking lot of the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, located at 20 Concession St. in Lakefield.

ENNISMORE SENIORS: Line dancing, 9:30 a.m., Euchre, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705-292-8101 for more information. SENIORS: Whitlaw Mariners Seniors Club, located at McDonnel St. Activity Centre, has bid euchre and darts at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and desserts for $1 to $2. DANCING: Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Mount, Monaghan Rd. Annual fees are $110 for adults, $45 for students, or $60/$25 for semi-annual sessions (Sept.-Dec., Jan.May), Call 705-930-3108 for more information.

EUCHRE: Lakefield Golden Years Centre, 275 Queen St. 7 p.m., $5 includes snacks and prizes.

McDONNEL ST. ACTIVITY CENTRE: serves lunch every Monday and Thursday at 11:30. Includes soup or sandwich for $2.50 and dessert for $1 to $2. The Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. For more information, please call 705-874-1301.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.

LINE DANCING: At NuBodies Fitness. Call 705-743-4994.

EUCHRE: Progressive euchre in St. Martin of Tours Parish Hall at 513 Ennis Road, Ennismore, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Entrance to Parish Hall is at rear of church. Admittance is $5 which includes prizes, 50/50 draw and refreshments. Start time is 7:30 p.m.. New players are welcome.

OSM FOOD CUPBOARD: Noon-2 p.m., 4-6 p.m., at Keene United Church

KNITTING: 7-8:30 p.m. Knit and Purl Club, Keene United Church. Call 295-6156. COMPUTER LESSONS: Computer Lessons every Thursday at the Keene Library from 1 to 2 p.m. Each lesson is $10. Please call ahead to reserve your spot 705-295-6814.

KNITTING: Knitters Circle& Casual Crafts, Douro-Dummer Public Library -10:30 a.m. till noon. The library has lots of knitting and craft books.

STORY AND SONG: Douro-Dummer Public Library from - 9:30 until 11 am on Thursdays Sign up and Registration fee $2 per month. OMEMEE: The Community Care balanced fitness programme, 9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. at Trinity United Church. For further information call 705-324-5085.

Walking: Friends of Ferris Weekly Guided Walking Group meets at 9 a.m. at the Suspension Bridge in Ferris Park. Call Carol at 705-632-0724.

MEN: The Omemee Men's group is held Thursday evenings at Christ Church Anglican. For information call 705-799-2098. SENIORS: Omemee's Age Friendly Committee meets at Coronation Hall, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

TAI CHI: 10 a.m.-noon there will Tai Chi at the Buckhorn Community Centre.

SENIORS: Community Care of the City of Kawartha Lakes holds an Adult Day programme each Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Omemee. The programme is offered to frail seniors, and those residents with memory impairment and/or physical disabilities. If you'd like further information about the service contact the office at 705-324-7323.

FRIDAY, AUG. 24

MAPLERIDGE: Friday night meals, 4:30 p.m., $7. Main course, dessert, coffee, tea or coffee and games, including bid euchre, bingo, Mexican train or horseracing. Everyone welcome. MAPLERIDGE: Table Tennis, 10 a.m.

EUCHRE: 12:15 bid Euchre. Everyone is welcome. 705-745-6361.

ENNISMORE SENIORS: Carving and pool, 8:30 a.m., Celtic dancing, 1 p.m. Memberships are $15 per year with a fee of $1 per activity. All are welcome. Next to the fire hall on Tara Rd. Call Lindy at 705-292-8101 for more information.

CRIBBAGE: Golden Years Club, Lakefield, 275 Queen St., 1:30 p.m. $20 annual membership. New players welcome. 705-652-0202 for more information (leave a message). FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS: Navy Club House. Dinner at 6 p.m., $12 per person. Reservations are required - call 705-743-6115 by Thursday the week of the dinner.

LEGION LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and try homemade dishes from the Legion's in-house cook. $7.

AL-ANON: For more information about AlAnon or Alcoholics Anonymous call 705745-6111 or 1-888-425-2666